Veterinary Technology, AAS

Through our AVMA-accredited program, you’ll master a wide range of essential roles-acting as a surgical assistant, anesthesia specialist, radiology tech, and lab expert all in one. Beyond the technical skills, you will become a vital educator for pet owners, using your communication skills to guide families through their animals’ care. This degree opens doors to diverse careers in small and large animal hospitals, research, or even the military, and prepares you to pass the national VTNE exam. Once you graduate, you will be ready to secure your license as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) and launch a rewarding, hands-on career where your expertise directly saves lives.

Program Status: Professional Program Application

Program requirements include the following:

Successful completion of CHM 1410 with a minimum grade of B- (2.7)
A minimum grade of B- (2.7) in all major courses (VET) is required.
A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required for general education courses.

Prerequisite Courses - 14 Hours

Prerequisite courses must be taken prior to applying to the program.

CHM 1410 - Chemistry of Life Credits: 3
COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
VET 1010A - Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technology Credits: 4
VET 1011 - Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technology Lab Credits: 1
Select One Mathematics Course from the Following:
MTH 1150 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
MTH 1170 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Veterinary Technology Major - 42 Hours

VET 1050 - Fundamentals of Veterinary Technology Credits: 4
VET 1050L - Fundamentals of Veterinary Technology Lab Credits: 0
VET 1110 - Laboratory and Exotic Animal Procedures and Nursing Credits: 2
VET 1110L - Laboratory and Exotic Animal Procedures and Nursing Lab Credits: 0
VET 1210 - Large Animal Procedures and Nursing Credits: 2
VET 1210L - Large Animal Procedures and Nursing Lab Credits: 0
VET 2010 - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Credits: 3
VET 2010L - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Lab Credits: 0
VET 2050 - Veterinary Pathology Credits: 4
VET 2110 - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures Credits: 5
VET 2110L - Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures Lab Credits: 0
VET 2150 - Veterinary Pharmacology Credits: 5
VET 2210 - Introduction to Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Nursing Credits: 5
VET 2210L - Introduction to Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Nursing Lab Credits: 0
VET 2310 - Advanced Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Nursing Credits: 6
VET 2310L - Advanced Veterinary Surgical Procedures and Nursing Lab Credits: 0
VET 2410 - Veterinary Technology Capstone/Board Review Credits: 2
VET 2510 - Veterinary Technology Internship Credits: 4

General Education - 6 Hours

Select One Communication Course from the Following:
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
COM 2010 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 2050 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Select One Social Science Course from the Following:
ECN 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECN 2110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
GEO 1050 - Introduction to Geography Credits: 3
POL 1010 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
PSY 1110 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3
PSY 2150 - Psychology as a Science and Profession Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2310 - Industrial Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2010 - Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3050 - Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 62

The Veterinary Technology program at Cadillac, Jackson and Muskegon are currently accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA, CVTEA), 1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4630; phone: (800) 248-2862; fax: (847) 925-1329; web address: avma.org.

AVMA, CVTEA